Coimbatore: An octogenarian woman was held near here on Saturday for allegedly hurling acid on her relative and another man following a domestic quarrel, police said.
Ramathal and her sister-in-law used to quarrel with each other frequently over a family dispute, they added.
This morning, Ramathal in a fit of anger threw acid kept to polish vessels on Shakunthala who sustained serious injuries on her face, the police said.
A youth who was standing nearby also sustained injuries.
Their neighbours took both to the government hospital here, they said, adding that the accused has been detained for interrogation. (PTI)
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